Törökbálint

Törökbálint (German: Großturwall) is a town in Pest County, 15 km (9.3 mi) westwards from Budapest.

Neighboring town Diósd (German: Orasch) is also described here.

Understand

Törökbálint is named after a Hungarian landlord and aristocrat, Bálint Török. In the 16th century, the lands around Törökbálint were given to the Jesuits, who built many beautiful buildings in Baroque style. They possessed the lands until 1773. By this time, the area was hardly inhabited, which was partly the result of the Turkish wars two hundred years before. In the 18th century, the first Danube Swabians began to arrive. The latter became the major population group in the area in a few decades.

Nowadays, Törökbálint is part of the suburban Budapest. More and more people move to the township, which has a very calm and peaceful atmosphere. Tükörhegy (mirror hill or Spiegelberg in German), an area in the outskirts of Törökbálint, a former orchard, has been, for instance, almost fully built in.

Get in

By train

Trains  S10  and  S12  are available hourly from Budapest-Déli pályaudvar to Győr via Bicske, Tatabánya, Tata and Komárom. The journey from Budapest takes 17 minutes and costs 310 Ft.

🌍 Törökbálint Train Station, Raktár utca 1 (Törökbálint vasútállomás  173 ), ☏ +36 1 349-4949, . There is no ticket office, tickets can be purchased on the train. (updated Sep 2019)

By bus

To Törökbálint from Budapest:

  • From Kelenföld vasútállomás  M4  by  88 ,  88A ,  172 ,  173  or  272  to 🌍 Munkácsy Mihály utca (hősi emlékmű).
  • From Budatétény vasútállomás (Campona) by  88  to Munkácsy Mihály utca (hősi emlékmű).
  • From Széll Kálmán tér  M2  by  140  to Munkácsy Mihály utca (hősi emlékmű) (except on sundays).

To Diósd from Budapest:

  • From Kelenföld vasútállomás  M4 : regional buses are available in every 30 minutes. The journey takes 21 minutes and costs 310 Ft.
  • From Budatétény vasútállomás (Campona) by  13 ,  13A ,  88  or  113  to 🌍 Diósd, Sashegyi út.

Regional bus line network map of Southwest Pest County.

Get around

By bus

Local bus lines in Diósd and Törökbálint are operated by two companies:

  • Lines 1–299 (except 283, 286) are operated by BKK. Budapest-passes are not valid beyond the administrative boundaries of Budapest. Tickets can be purchased at vending machines (also passes), at the drivers and at many newsstands. Available tickets and passes:
    • Metropolitan area ticket (valid between Diósd, Törökbálint and the first bus stop within Budapest): 250 Ft.
    • Single ticket (valid for the whole line): 350 Ft in advance, 450 Ft from the driver.
    • Metropolitan area local pass (valid within Diósd or Törökbálint): 5200 Ft per month.
    • Metropolitan area pass (5 km, valid between Diósd and the first bus stop within Budapest): 5940 Ft per month.
    • South Buda zone pass (10 km, valid between Budakeszi, Budaörs, Diósd, Törökbálint and the first bus stop within Budapest): 9580 Ft per month.
  • Lines 283, 286 are operated by OMI. Single ticket: 250 Ft (can be purchased at the driver). BKK passes are also valid for this service.

Public transport map of Diósd, Törökbálint.

See

Törökbálint
  • 🌍 Local History Collection (Helytörténeti Gyűjtemény), Baross Gábor utca 17 (Harangláb  172 ), ☏ +36 20 217-0015, . Only by appointment. The building complex, which used to be a guesthouse, still retains its nostalgic atmosphere and charm. The exhibition features a room furnished with traditional household items, a kitchen and photos from the past. (updated Oct 2019)
  • 🌍 Walla Mansion (Walla-kastély), Kastély utca 32 (Tükörhegy  173 ). The Neo-Romanesque building – most reminiscent of a medieval tower – was built in 1902, designed by Ignác Alpár. (updated Oct 2019)
  • 🌍 Presentation of Mary Roman Catholic Church (Szűz Mária bemutatása római katolikus templom), Pelsőczy Ferenc utca (Munkácsy Mihály utca (hősi emlékmű)  172 ). Founded at the Árpád age, one of the oldest church in Hungary. The Baroque-style church was rebuilt several times. (updated Oct 2019)
  • 🌍 Calvary (Kálvária), Kálvária-domb (Munkácsy Mihály utca (hősi emlékmű)  172 ). Renovated in 1992. (updated Oct 2019)
  • 🌍 Observation Tower on Anna Hill (Anna-hegyi kilátó) (1 km (0.62 mi) walk from Márta utca  88 ). Beautiful view towards Budaörs. The Csík Hill, the Odvas Hill, the Frank Hill, and even the Szabadság Hill is clearly visible. (updated Oct 2019)

Diósd
  • 🌍 Radio and Television Museum (Rádió- és Televíziómúzeum), Géza fejedelem utca, Diósd (Valéria utca  13 ), ☏ +36 30 264-8615, . W Sa 10:00–16:00. The museum is located in the former broadcasting room of the radio station, and the attached small premises. Here we can learn the history of radio and television broadcasting, the history of development of the studios, the transmitters and receivers. Adult: 600 Ft; senior, student: 300 Ft. (updated Oct 2019)
  • 🌍 Diósd Heritage House (Diósdi tájház), Béla utca 2, Diósd (Diósd, törökbálinti elágazás  88 ), ☏ +36 30 849 31 88, . Only on appointment. The exhibition shows a traditional Swabian wine cellar. Free entrance. (updated Oct 2019)
  • 🌍 Saint Gerard of Csanád Roman Catholic Church (Szent Gellért római katolikus templom), Szent István tér 3, Diósd (Diósd, Sashegyi út  88 ). Built in 1771 in Baroque style. A 18th-century statue of Saint John of Nepomuk located before Parish House. (updated Oct 2019)
  • 🌍 Beehive Stones (Kaptárkövek), Diósd (Valéria utca  13 ). Beehive stones are rock formations, often naturally conical towers, with niches or cavities carved into their sides. Three beehive stones can be found on this area. Free to visit. (updated Oct 2019)
  • 🌍 Former Quarry (Egykori kőbánya), Diósd (Valéria utca  13 ). Geological park. Free to visit. (updated Oct 2019)

Do

Culture

Leisure

Sport

Events
  • Spring Greeting Festival (Tavaszköszöntő fesztivál), Diósd. In April. (updated Sep 2019)
  • Rét Festival, Törökbálint. In August. (updated Oct 2019)
  • Farewell to Diósd (Diósdi Búcsú), Diósd, ☏ +36 23 632-232. In September. Free. (updated Sep 2019)

Buy
  • 🌍 Auchan Törökbálint, Torbágy utca 1 (Törökbálint, bevásárlóközpont  140 ), toll-free: +36 80 109-010. M–Sa 06:00–21:00, Su 08:00–20:00. Hypermarket. Services: food bar, pharmacy, drug store, hair salon. (updated Sep 2019)
  • 🌍 Tesco Expressz, Bajcsy-Zsilinszky utca 67 (Deák Ferenc utca  173 ), . M–Sa 06:00–22:00, Su 08:00–16:00. Supermarket. (updated Oct 2019)
  • 🌍 Interspar, Balatoni út 2/a, Diósd (Diósd, Sashegyi út  88 ), ☏ +36 20 823-8346, . M–Sa 06:00–22:00, Su 08:30–19:30. Hypermarket. (updated Sep 2019)

Eat
This page uses the following price ranges for a typical meal for one, including soft drink:
BudgetUnder 2100 Ft
Mid-range2100 Ft–2400 Ft
SplurgeOver 2400 Ft

Budget

Mid-range
  • 🌍 Bálinti Grill Faló, Munkácsy Mihály utca 21 (Munkácsy Mihály utca (hősi emlékmű)  172 ), ☏ +36 23 330-663, . M–F 09:00–18:45. Fast food bar. 1950 Ft, hamburger: 840 Ft. (updated Oct 2019)
  • 🌍 Tubi Food Bar, Bajcsy Zsilinszky utca 55 (Deák Ferenc utca  173 ), ☏ +36 23 334-074, . M–F 09:00–18:00, Sa 10:00–16:00. Food bar. 1880 Ft. (updated Oct 2019)
  • 🌍 Halsütő, Balatoni út 22, Diósd (Gyár utca  13 ), ☏ +36 20 927-1887. W–Sa 11:00–20:00, Su 11:00-18:00. Food bar where you can eat fish like hake, carp, trout. 1850 Ft. (updated Oct 2019)
  • 🌍 Il Gusto, Szent István tér 7, Diósd (Diósd, Sashegyi út  88 ), ☏ +36 30 905-9768. M–Th 10:00–23:00, F Sa 10:00–00:00, Su 10:00–22:00. Italian restaurant and pizzeria. 1970 Ft, pizza: 1870 Ft. (updated Oct 2019)
  • 🌍 Johnny's Bistro, Szent István tér 7, Diósd (Diósd, Sashegyi út  88 ), ☏ +36 20 292-1122, . M–Th 11:30–21:00, F 11:30–22:00, Sa 11:00–22:00, Su 11:00–21:00. Authentic American restaurant selling burgers, Mexican food, shakes, salads and beer. Reservation required. 2390 Ft, hamburger: 1190 Ft. (updated Oct 2019)
  • 🌍 Pistacia, Balatoni út 28, Diósd (Gyár utca  13 ), ☏ +36 70 356-1713. Tu–Sa 10:00–22:00, Su 10:00–21:00. Traditional pizzeria and pasta bar. 1700 Ft, pizza: 1980 Ft. (updated Oct 2019)
  • 🌍 Varázsterasz, Gyár utca 40, Diósd (Gyár utca  13 ), ☏ +36 70 222-2225, . M–F 10:00–21:00, Sa 11:30–21:00, Su 11:30–19:00. Gluten and milk free cafe and restaurant. 1880 Ft, pizza: 1990 Ft, hamburger: 1890 Ft, lunch menu: 1290 Ft. (updated Oct 2019)

Splurge

Drink

Cafes

Pubs

Sleep
This guide uses the following price ranges for a standard double room:
BudgetUnder 11,000 Ft
Mid-range11,000 Ft–14,000 Ft
SplurgeOver 14,000 Ft

Budget

Mid-range

Splurge

Connect

Törökbálint's postal code is H-2045, and its telephone area code is 23.

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